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Jacob Markstrom vs Jesper Wallstedt

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In 2025-26, Jacob Markstrom posted a .883 save percentage to Jesper Wallstedt's .916.

Against our expected-goals model, Markstrom saved −13.7 goals and Wallstedt +11.9.

This week Markstrom has 1 game left (about 0.8 expected starts) with 1 tough matchup; Wallstedt has 1 left (about 1.0 expected starts). We project Wallstedt for 1.7 ESPN points to Markstrom's 1.1.

Jesper Wallstedt has the better number in 8 of the 11 stats both are ranked on.

Markstrom's biggest edges: Wins 23, Games started 43, Saves 983.

Wallstedt's biggest edges: Save % .916, Overtime losses 6, Goals saved above expected +11.9.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 W, 1.000 SV%.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 W, .950 SV%.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Jacob Markstrom

1.14

fantasy points per game

Jesper Wallstedt

3.15

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Jesper Wallstedt has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromMarkstromWallstedt
Wins (+4)2.212.18
Goals against (-2)-5.54-4.79
Saves (+0.2)4.385.24
Shutouts (+3)0.070.34
OT losses (+1)0.020.17

Per-game rates from the selected sample; blended mixes last season with this season, weighting this season more as games are played. Categories are scored as z-scores against qualified players at the same position. Your custom weights are saved in this browser only.

Head-to-head: Markstrom vs Wallstedt

Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2025-26 to 2025-26: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.

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1Team record in 1 meetings0

Games against each other

Games between Jacob Markstrom and Jesper Wallstedt
DateScoreMarkstromWallstedt
2026-01-12NJD 5–2 MIN21/23 SV24/29 SV

Every stat, side by side

Season values; bars are percentiles at each player's position (longer is better). Click a stat for its explainer.

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Goaltending

This week's schedule

Sep 28 to Oct 4. More games usually wins a weekly start/sit. Chips show how many fantasy points the opponent allows to the player's position (soft or tough), the Schedule Edge from rest and travel, and the likely opposing goalie with his save percentage. Projections use ESPN default points for the games left.

Jacob Markstrom

3games (1 left)

1.1proj. ESPN pts

About 0.8 expected starts

  • Tue, Sep 29 @ CAR
    Opp allows 5th-most FP to GLikely vs Brandon Bussi (.895)
  • Thu, Oct 1 @ SJS
    Opp allows 12th-fewest FP to GSchedule edge −1.0 win%Likely vs Yaroslav Askarov (.884)
  • Sun, Oct 4 @ ANA76% to start1.1 pts
    Opp allows 5th-fewest FP to GLikely vs Lukas Dostal (.888)

Jesper Wallstedt

2games (1 left)

1.7proj. ESPN pts

About 1.0 expected starts

  • Thu, Oct 1 @ NSH
    Opp allows 11th-most FP to GLikely vs Juuse Saros (.893)
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs BOS97% to start1.7 pts
    Opp allows 11th-fewest FP to GSchedule edge +12.8 win%Likely vs Michael DiPietro (1.000)

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FAQ

Should I start Jacob Markstrom or Jesper Wallstedt?
In 2025-26, Jacob Markstrom posted a .883 save percentage to Jesper Wallstedt's .916. Against our expected-goals model, Markstrom saved −13.7 goals and Wallstedt +11.9. Confirm the starter on game day; workload and back-to-backs decide most goalie starts.
Who is better, Jacob Markstrom or Jesper Wallstedt?
On 2025-26 numbers, Jesper Wallstedt leads in 8 of 11 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
How have Markstrom and Wallstedt done against each other?
In 1 games against each other in our data, Markstrom's team went 1–0.

2025-26 regular season from NHL play-by-play, shift charts and NHL EDGE, processed by Edgehalla. Head-to-head covers every loaded season (play-by-play from 2019-20; on-ice matchups from 2025-26).Compare other players →